Following On

Sam Ellard is joined by Cricket Writer Jarrod Kimber and ESPNCricinfo's Sidharth Monga to look back at England's thrilling 2-2 series draw with India earlier this summer. They give their player ratings, as well as their combined XI from the series. As well as this, they discuss 'Bazball', and debate if England's approach is only effective when they are behind in the game. For more content and exclusive interviews, make sure you subscribe to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to discuss England's latest squads for the white-ball series against South Africa and Ireland next month, with Jacob Bethell set to become England's youngest ever Men's captain for the Ireland tour. They unpick the squads named, with Sonny Baker earning his maiden call-up, but there's no place for Mark Wood or Gus Atkinson to manage their workload. Liam Livingstone joins the show to discuss an upturn in form with the Birmingham Phoenix, and reflect on being dropped from England's white-ball sides. The former Australia opener Cameron Bancroft also joins the show to look ahead to this winter's Ashes series, and they discuss the latest changes to the 2026 domestic season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Ellard is joined by Cricket Writer Jarrod Kimber and ESPNCricinfo's Sidharth Monga to debate if England's 2-2 draw with India earlier this summer was the greatest Test series played since that iconic 2005 Ashes series. They also focus on India's thrilling 6-run at The Kia Oval in the 5th Test, and discuss where that ranks among their greatest ever Test victories. For more exclusive interviews and content like this, head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

talkSPORT's Jarrod Kimber is joined by Daily Telegraph cricket writer Scyld Berry to discuss the best 50 fast bowlers of all time. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman, double County Championship winner Steve Harmison, The Cricketer Senior Cricket Writer George Dobell and Cricketer Cricket Writer Nick Friend look back at the most recent County Championship action, look ahead to the proposed changes to the season and discuss the major talking points in the game. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at the opening week of The Hundred. They discuss reports that the tournament could change to a T20 competition as early as next season, and debate why there has been so many one-sided games in the opening week. Southern Brave and England batter Danni Wyatt-Hodge joins the show to discuss their 100% start to the tournament, and look ahead to the Women's World Cup, which starts in just 7 weeks time. New Zealand bowler Matt Henry joins them to look back at their 2-0 Test series win in Zimbabwe and ahead to his stint in The Hundred with Welsh Fire, and they round up all the latest stories from County Cricket. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's 2-2 series draw against India, with India clinching a dramatic 6-run win in the 5th and final Test at the Kia Oval. They discuss the Test itself, and look at how England are shaping up ahead of the Ashes in less than 4 months time. The Oval Invincibles captain Sam Billings joins the show to look ahead to the start of the tournament and discuss life as a white-ball only Cricketer. They also round up the latest stories from around the world, and bring you The Final Word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Manthorp is joined by talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman and ESPNCricinfo's Sidharth Monga to look back at the 5th Test between England and India, as India seal a thrilling 2-2 draw with a 6-run win at The Kia Oval. They discuss a match-winning five-wicket haul from Mohammed Siraj, debate if 2-2 is a fair result for the series, and they look ahead to what next for both sides, with the Ashes now less then four months away. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Manthorp is joined by talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman to look back at Day 4 of the 5th Test between England and India at the Kia Oval, with England closing on 339-6, needing just another 35 runs to complete a 3-1 series win. They look back at an incredible day of drama, discuss centuries for both Harry Brook and Joe Root, and debate which side will be happier that they are returning for Day 5. Overseas listeners can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of Day 5 of the 5th Test between England and India on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Manthorp is joined by talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman to look back at Day 3 of the 5th Test between England and India at The Oval, as England close on 50-1, needing another 324 runs for victory. They discuss another century for Yashasvi Jaiswal and Akash Deep's half-century, debate whether England can pull off an unlikely victory, and ask where it would rank among their greatest ever wins if they were to pull it off. Overseas listeners can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of Day 4 of the 5th Test between England and India on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Manthorp is joined by talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman to look back at Day 2 of the 5th Test between England and India at the Kia Oval, with India closing the day on 75-2, a lead of 52 runs. They discuss a manic day in which 15 wickets fell, India's fightback after a brilliant opening partnership from Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley, and discuss a much-needed half-century for Yashasvi Jaiswal. Overseas listeners can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of Day 3 of the 5th Test on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Manthorp is joined by talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman to look back at Day One of the 5th Test between England and India at the Kia Oval, with India closing on 204-6. They discuss an injury blow to England all-rounder Chris Woakes, and debate how they'll take 20 wickets without his bowling. They also reflect on a positive half-century for India batter Karun Nair, and discuss India losing a 15th straight toss! Overseas listeners can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of Day 2 of the 5th Test between England and India from 10:55am tomorrow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Norman is joined by Cricket Commentator Neil Manthorp to look ahead to the start of the 5th Test between England and India at the Kia Oval starting tomorrow. They discuss the huge news that England captain Ben Stokes will miss the game due to a shoulder injury, and ask how that impacts England's chances of victory. They also discuss the altercation between India Head Coach Gautam Gambhir and Surrey's Head Curator, and debate if Jasprit Bumrah will be risked with a series draw still possible. Overseas listeners can hear ball-by-ball commentary of the 5th Test between England and India on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Manthorp is joined by Cricket Historian and Broadcaster Jarrod Kimber to discuss the future of Test Cricket. They discuss the idea of two tiers in the longest format and the ramifications involved in that decision. They also give their own suggestions on how to improve the format, plus compare it to the future of the 50-over game. For more exclusive interviews, match previews and live commentaries, make sure you head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at the fourth Test between England and India at Old Trafford, which ended in a draw. They ask if England are being let down by their own surfaces, debate who may play in the XI for the final Test at The Oval, and discuss if India were right not to shake hands at the earliest opportunity. They also get the thoughts of ESPNCricinfo's Sidharth Monga. They also review the latest round of County Championship games, as Rehan Ahmed continues his stellar season with a century and 13 wickets in the match for Leicestershire, plus they speak with the Lancashire all-rounder Tom Hartley! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taken from a lunchtime chat as part of talkSPORT's coverage of the England v India Test series this is a chance to listen back to Jarrod Kimber, Mel Farrell and Cameron Ponsonby discuss their journeys into the world of freelance cricket journalism. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket hit subscribe. Thanks for listening to Following On. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at the fourth Test between England and India at Old Trafford, as India bat out the final 5 sessions to hold on for an unlikely draw. They discuss whether India were right to not shake hands ahead of the final hour, discuss what changes both sides will make ahead of the final Test at The Oval next week, and they also get the thoughts of ESPNCricinfo's Sidharth Monga. Overseas listeners can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of the 5th and final Test between England and India on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel, with our coverage getting underway at 10:30am on Thursday morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at Day 4 of the fourth Test between England and India, with India closing on 174-2, but still trailing by 137 runs. They discuss Ben Stokes becoming the first England captain to score a century and take a five-wicket haul in the same Test Match, reflect on potentially match-saving half-centuries from both Shubman Gill and KL Rahul, and debate if England have enough in a bowling attack without Ben Stokes to force a victory in this game. Overseas listeners can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of England's Test series with India on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at Day 3 of the Fourth Test between England and India, with England closing on 544-7, a lead of 186 runs. They discuss Joe Root becoming the second highest run scoring in Test Match history, and debate if he can overtake Sachin Tendulkar's record. They also discuss where it's gone wrong for India, and if Head Coach Gautam Gambhir should be under more pressure after a run of 2 wins in 11 Test Matches. Overseas listeners can hear ball-by-ball commentary of Day 4 of the 4th Test between England and India on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at Day Two of the Fourth Test between England and India at Old Trafford, with England closing on 225-2 in reply to India's 358. They discuss Ben Stokes taking his first 5-wicket haul since 2017, Rishabh Pant coming out to bat for India despite a fractured foot, and discuss whether India's selectors got it wrong by selecting this bowling unit. Overseas listeners can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of England's Test series with India on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.